European security
Subtitle: Washington's shaping strategy in action
By: Stephen J. Blank, William T. Johnsen, Thomas-Durell Young.
Contributors: Johnsen, William Thomas, 1952-; Young, Thomas-Durell.; Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute.
Publisher: Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College
Published: 2000
Place of publication: [Carlisle Barracks, Pa.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 42
Subjects: National security -- Europe.; United States -- Military relations -- Europe.; Europe -- Military relations -- United States.; United States -- Foreign relations -- Europe.; Europe -- Foreign relations -- United States.; United States -- Military policy.; United States -- Foreign relations -- 1993-2001.; Europe -- Foreign relations -- 1989-
Description: Notwithstanding the claims of some in the United States, European affairs continue to dominate U.S. foreign policy and strategic thinking. The end of the Cold War has not seen any blurring of the focus of U.S. officials on European affairs. Managing the implications of the break-up of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact, the seemingly never-ending conflicts in the Balkans, increasing Western norms and institutions in Central and Eastern Europe, and expanding and reforming the North Atlantic Alliance are just some of the issues that require firm and consistent U.S. leadership. How the United States has, and should continue, to deal with these issues is the subject of this collective effort. In addition to assessing past and present challenges to U.S. and Western security interests and objectives in Europe, the authors also analyze the strategies and policies of the Department of Defense in this crucial region of the world. Recommendations for consideration by officials include the need for a lighter leadership touch in some areas and for stronger encouragement in others. However, let there be no doubt that a U.S. policy toward Europe of stasis or benign neglect should be rejected. The United States is a European power by virtue of its history, current commitments, and strategic and political exigencies. Finding the most efficacious means of achieving these national objectives, while working to effect a Europe whole and free, is the daunting long-term task to be faced.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 35-42).
"March 2000."